IFAD is the world’s fund for transforming agriculture, rural economies and food systems.
Simply put, IFAD invests in rural people. We do this by financing programmes, measuring results, innovating and working with rural people themselves.
Spanning five regions and 92 countries, IFAD works where poverty and hunger are deepest.
From building resilience to empowering rural people and protecting the environment, explore our main areas of work.
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Event
27 - 28 March 2025
IFAD at the 2025 N4G Paris Summit
The Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit is the flagship international conference on global nutrition.
Explainer
5 investments that will help nourish the world
Investing in small-scale agriculture and local food systems in low and middle-income countries is the best way to create nutritional security for all.
Press release
26 March 2025
Investing in local food systems boosts nutrition and economic growth, advocates IFAD at Nutrition for Growth Summit
Investing in small-scale agriculture and local food systems is one of the most impactful ways of tackling malnutrition and food insecurity, bringing lasting benefits to national economies. This is the message Alvaro Lario, President of IFAD, will take to the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit that will bring global leaders and the world’s nutrition experts together in Paris on 27-28 March 2025.
Rural Voices
Forest bounty feeds the world
Meet some of the rural people that IFAD works with to celebrate and nurture the bounty of our forests.
News
28 March 2023
After the earthquake in Türkiye, rural people need more support than ever
Extreme weather events, such as droughts, storms and floods, are putting pressure on the ecosystems that farmers depend on...
Opinions & Insights
Rural futures in focus: Chad
Many of Chad’s rural people face ongoing fragility and crises. We caught up with Rachel Senn, IFAD’s Country Director for Chad, to learn more about the way forward.
Podcast
Weathering the future - Episode 80
In this episode, we dive into the science and innovation shaping our interaction with the weather.
Bridging the nutrition gap in Africa
In this episode, we embark on a culinary journey across West Africa and introduce IFAD’s newest Recipes for Change chef.
The lives of small-scale farmers are being upended by climate change. They need support to adapt to climate change and to protect the planet’s precious resources
Gender inequality is one of the biggest impediments to sustainable development. Without tackling its root causes, we cannot end global hunger and poverty
The funds sent home by migrant workers are a lifeline for rural families, helping to build resilience and support sustainable development
With their traditional knowledge and deep connection to their environments, we work with Indigenous Peoples to build a more inclusive, sustainable future.
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